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R70 PDS

2012 Mini John Cooper Works

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,981 mi
Last recorded100,981 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Mini John Cooper Works48,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 PDS
MakeMini
ModelJohn Cooper Works
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 100,981 miles

Central Sound deadening material not fully secure exhaust shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 88,974 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 72,977 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 72,977 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,842 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2022 47,303 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 47,251 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 42,114 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 36,404 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 33,235 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 29,274 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 25,200 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,170 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 18,119 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,119 miles

How Reliable is the Mini John Cooper Works?

Based on 140,278 MOT tests across 23,953 vehicles.

87.2%
Pass Rate
5,043
Miles/Year
15
Year Lifespan
23,953
On UK Roads
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R70 PDS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2012 Mini John Cooper Works models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 48,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mini John Cooper Works typically stays on UK roads for around 15 years. At 14 years old, this Mini John Cooper Works is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R70 PDS is a 2012 Mini John Cooper Works, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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